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History and High Stakes
2026-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | White Pine Public Museum, 2000 East Aultman Street, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
History and High Stakes: Museum Casino Night
We are excited to invite you to a special evening at the museum that brings the spirit of the Old West back to life – History and High Stakes: Museum Casino Night!Old Western Casino Night Fundraiser
April 11th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMFor one night, the museum will transform into a lively frontier gambling hall, where guests can try their luck at classic games once played in mining camps and saloons across the American West.You’ll be able to take a seat at tables featuring Faro, Roulette, a 21 table, and High Stakes Poker, all played with museum chips in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Don’t worry—this isn’t real gambling. Instead, every guest receives chips to play with when they arrive.
Here’s how it works:• Your admission includes chips for the tables.• As you play throughout the evening, you can win (or lose!) additional chips.• At any time, you can exchange your chips for raffle tickets.• At the end of the night, raffle tickets will be drawn for a variety of prizes.The more chips you win, the more raffle tickets you can enter. Luck, and a little daring may all pay off.In addition to the games, the evening will feature:• Live music to set the frontier saloon atmosphere• Food and themed drinks available at the bar• A lively social evening with friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters of the museum
To make the night even more fun, Western attire and period costumes are encouraged. Whether it’s a gambler’s vest, a cowboy hat, or full frontier finery, we invite you to dress the part and help bring the Old West to life.
Tickets:$30 per person$50 VIP admission (includes extra chips to start your evening at the tables)
All proceeds from the event help support the continued preservation, exhibits, and programs of the White Pine Public Museum.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED! Get yours in advance at the museum!We hope you’ll join us for a night of history, entertainment, and a little frontier luck.Place your bets… and come buck the tiger with us.

Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser
2026-05-23 16:00 - 19:00 | VFW James Jewell Post #3547, 157 US-93, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser
Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser! Benefitting Healing Horses and Heroes, a 501(c)(3) equine therapy program for veterans and first responders.
100% of the proceeds go directly to this amazing mission! Serving spaghetti, bread, salad, and drinks.
Where: Ely Nevada VFW James Jewl Post #3547
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 4pm-7pm
Adults: $15 Donation
Under 12: $8 Donation
Raffles – 50/50 Raffle – Music
Donations graciously accepted.
Cash – Venmo – PayPal
For More information, Please Call (775) 296-1511

WPPM Rock Show
2026-06-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 16:00 | White Pine Public Museum, 2000 East Aultman Street, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
WPPM Rock Show
The 7th Annual Ely Rock Show, now the Ely Rock & Bottle Swap, is set for Friday and Saturday, June 27th-28th! Swing by the White Pine Public Museum from 10:00am – 4:00pm each day!
This is an opportunity for rock and bottle hounds to exhibit their quality specimens, lapidary creations, and jewelry. In addition to the vendors’ wares, tour the museum! Historical maps, pictures, bottles, and minerals from White Pine’s earliest days lie within.
This year also features family friendly activities, including rock painting, gold panning, and more!
Refreshments will be available in the museum yard.
Want to be a vendor?! Further information about registration and display spaces is available at the White Pine Public Museum by phone or email.
Phone: (775) 289-4710
Email: wpmuseumnv@gmail.com
Website: wpmuseum.org
Celebrate America 250 by visiting the museum, checking out the curated exhibits, and becoming a Cave Bear Club member today!
Don’t forget to also visit the Museum’s sister site, the McGill Drugstore. A large time capsule, the Drugstore houses products on the shelves that date back to the 1950s. Records still exist of every client the drugstore had, and the building is a dedicated preservation site with free admission. An easy northbound drive of Ely and open 10am-3pm Thursdays to Sundays, be sure to say hi to Keith for us!
